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New Thermal Map Shows Fissure System
The U.S. Geological Survey released this thermal map that shows the fissure system and lava flows as of 12:15 p.m. on Monday, May 21, 2018.
Another Eruption at Kīlauea Summit, Lava Crosses Onto PGV Property
This is a Civil Defense message for Monday, May 22, 2018, at 6 p.m.
Salvation Army Update on Evacuations: 9,032 Meals Served
The Salvation Army announces that Emergency Disaster Services [EDS] personnel and volunteers are supporting those affected by the Puna lava flow.
New Map of East Rift Zone
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map as of Monday, May 21, 2018, at 8 a.m.
Officer-Involved Shooting in Upper Puna
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday, May 20, 2018, in upper Puna.
HPD Arrests 16 Motorists for DUI Violations
During the week of Monday, May 14, through Sunday, May 20, 2018, Hawaiʻi Island police arrested 16 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
HPD Arrests One of ‘Hawai‘i Islands Most Wanted’
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department announces they have arrested and charged a 42-year old Hilo man who was previously featured on Hawai‘i Island’s Most Wanted.
Public Meetings on Cesspools in Kona & Hilo
(DOH) announces that they will be holding public informational meetings beginning next week and scheduled through August to explain the impact cesspools are having on drinking water and sensitive surface waters.
Damages to Hōkūleʻa Postpone Hawai‘i Island Visits
Hōkūleʻa will return to Hawaiʻi Island again later this year.
Lava Continues to Flow Into Ocean
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos showing Fissure 22 continues to erupt and flows into the sea.
Explosive Eruption at Kīlauea Summit
This is a Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Message for Monday, May 21, 2018, for the area of Ka‘ū.
Coast Guard Assists Mariner in Distress Off the Big Island
The U.S. Coast Guard assisted a distressed Canadian mariner to Hilo Sunday after his vessel began taking on water about 80 miles southeast of the Big Island.
Sen. Hirono Visits Volcano-Impacted Communities in Puna
On Sunday, May 20, 2018, Sen. Mazie K. Hirono visited with Hawai‘i Island residents who have been displaced by volcanic activity in lower Puna.
Video: Lava Enters the Ocean
Videographer Mick Kalber captured the lava entering the ocean on Sunday, May 20, 2018, in an overflight provided by Paradise Helicopters.
Map Shows Where Ocean Lava Entries Are
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released this map of the East Rift Zone as of 11 a.m., Sunday, May 20, 2018.
Map Shows Where Ocean Lava Entries Are
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released this map of the East Rift Zone as of 11 a.m., Sunday, May 20, 2018.
Coast Guard Enforces Lower Puna Safety Zone in Vicinity of Kīlauea Lava Flow
The U.S. Coast Guard is enforcing a Lava Entry Safety Zone for the navigable waters surrounding the Kīlauea Volcano active lava flow entries.
Photos: Fissure 20 Lava Flow Reaches the Ocean
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that late last night, the fissure 20 lava flow reached the ocean.
6 P.M. Lava Update: Community Meeting TUESDAY
Two lava flows have entered the ocean off Highway 137 near MacKenzie State Park.
